…with Al Bagatto. Al Bagatto was fantastic. There is no better descriptive term to use as the mains, starters, desserts, wine, ambience and everything else was perfect. I highly recommend the scallops and the radicchio. But listen to your waiter because the restaurant has seasonal tasting menus. They also know their regional wine and it is superb. 5. Drink As I just mentioned the wine in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is unknown and excellent. U…
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The Language Barrier
November 2, 2011 by 4 Comments
…s both ways. So the next time you are anywhere that doesn’t speak your native tongue; whether it’s Western Europe where most people speak English or Western China where few people do; approach people with a few kind words in their language and a big smile. It will serve you better in the short term and it will make Americans or whatever your nationality, look much better in the long run. Nobody expects you to speak every language but a little effo…
ILTM Asia Shanghai
June 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
…TM Asia Shanghai. I have a new perspective on China and Asia is general in terms of luxury travel. As my focus is adventure and luxury, I have made some great contacts and have great ideas moving forward for stories, trips and television segments. I look forward to coming back to ILTM Asia Shanghai next year and in the short term I am really looking forward to ILTM Americas in Mexico in September. I also wanted to give a major shout out to the fun…
Cruising on the Azamara Journey
October 21, 2013 by 31 Comments
…scany was something called an “Azamazing Evening”. When I first heard this term, I rolled my eyes thinking it was hokey and would likely be lame; especially when I found out it would be an evening at the opera. To say the least I am not an opera guy. However, the way they did it was perfect. While I may not like opera, I respect the music and Azamara arranged for three tenors to come to a gorgeous and historic opera house in Livorno. We had balcon…
Kensington Tours Travel Trends for 2014
January 14, 2014 by 15 Comments
…as in the Mist at Parc Nacional des Volcans in Rwanda Africa Of course the term Africa is broad and unlike what Sarah Palin thought, it is not a single country but actually over 50. That said, Africa is my favorite continent and there are so many amazing places to visit on the Continent. Sossusvlei in Namibia is definitely one of my absolute favorites! Awesome tree in the vast dryness of Deadvlei in Sossusvlei, Namibia Obviously, safaris are a mas…
Qatar Airways Business Class
November 19, 2014 by 11 Comments
…Doha International Airport. It is simply spectacular and I do not use that term lightly. The airport is massive but very attractive so you don’t get bored like in some large, bland airports-Frankfurt for instance. Plus, the Qatar Airways business lounge is probably the nicest airline lounge I have seen anywhere in the world and I’ve seen a lot of lounges. It’s not just the great food, large spaces and top-notch facilities; it’s just spectacular to…
Americans Should Manage Expectations on Havana
January 19, 2015 by 15 Comments
…I applaud his courage to do this. It would have always had to be a second-term US President. I believe this should have happened long ago and while I totally understand the idea behind the embargo; in modern times it has outlived its usefulness. The embargo and travel restrictions have, in my opinion, had the opposite effect of the original intentions. While the US didn’t want money flowing to the Castro regime, it was also contributing to oppres…
My All Time NBA Team
December 3, 2015 by 3 Comments
…st power forward who ever lived. His 5 NBA titles, multiple MVP’s and long-term consistency are amazing but what’s more amazing about Duncan is how he just goes about his business so anonymously. He’s not as athletic as Barkley or as strong as Malone or as cagey as McHale and didn’t have the outside/inside game of Garnett but Duncan is a winner and in crunch time, he always comes though. 5. Center – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar I think that Kareem is the s…
Abkhazia and Sochi
September 9, 2011 by 26 Comments
…tiations, the status dispute has not been resolved. Also, despite the long-term presence of a UN monitoring force and a Russian peacekeeping operation, the conflict has flared up on several occasions. In August 2008 you may recall, the sides again fought during the South Ossetia War. Russia and Nicaragua officially recognized Abkhazia after the 2008 South Ossetia War. Venezuela recognized Abkhazia in September 2009. In December 2009, the powerful…
Why You Should Go To Antarctica Now
October 27, 2016 by 3 Comments
…more. People always tell me Antarctica is on their bucket list. I hate the term bucket list as you may already know and all I say is to go! Here’s why you should go to Antarctica now. First, my theory on life is ‘why wait’? Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Antarctica is the seventh continent for many and the trip of a lifetime for most. Believe me, it is just that-a trip of a lifetime. There are many types of trips to Antarctica…
